Axillary - flowers or clusters of flowers arise at the junction of the stem or axis and the leaf, as in Catharanthus roseus (periwinkle), Callicarpa americana (beautyberry), and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (hibiscus).
A food comaâaka, postprandial somnolenceâis the physiological response to people stuffing themselves with food, says registered dietitian and exercise physiologist Samantha Heller, who is also the author of Get Smart and hosts the popular Health and Nutrition Show on Sirius XM Doctor Radio.
Definition. A coma is a state of prolonged unconsciousness that can be caused by a variety of problems â traumatic head injury, stroke, brain tumor, drug or alcohol intoxication, or even an underlying illness, such as diabetes or an infection. A coma is a medical emergency. Swift action is needed to preserve life and brain function. Doctors normally order a battery of blood tests and a brain CT scan to try to determine what's causing the coma so that proper treatment can begin. A coma seldom lasts longer than several weeks.